"Biology - Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty"

Job Details

ABOUT US
We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices. We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at:
https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

Harper College Mathematics and Sciences provides transfer ready courses in computer sciences, engineering and mathematics.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Schedule Information This is a full-time, tenure track position. Maintains a minimum of 6 office hours per week for student consultation and teaching 15 contact hours per week. Serves on college committees, participates in departmental and divisional initiatives.
Weeks per fiscal year Faculty are covered under a 9-month contract period (August thru May)
Benefits Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance; Sick and Holiday pay; Personal Business; Educational Assistance: Tuition Waivers at Harper & Professional Expense

Position Description and Duties:

About us:

Harper College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened its doors in September 1967. Named after Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago, the College carries forward this legacy of innovation in education.

Today, Harper College stands as one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Our academic programs are designed to prepare students for rewarding careers and seamless transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers a wide range of associate degree and certification programs, advanced career tracks, workforce training, professional development opportunities, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults, and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to facilitating active learning and fostering the knowledge, critical thinking, and life/work skills necessary for participation in our global society. We collaborate with our community partners to enrich the intellectual, cultural, and economic fabric of our district. We believe that excellence in education must thrive within an ethical environment of integrity and respect. We recognize that the strength of our society is rooted in diversity, and it is through synergy that we achieve excellence. Our core values—Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence—guide everything we do.

Aspen Prize

• For the second consecutive time, Harper College is a semifinalist for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s most prestigious recognition for community colleges that are attaining high and improving levels of student success, as well as equitable outcomes for Black and Latine students and those from lower-income backgrounds.
• Twenty colleges are vying for the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s 2025 Prize. Harper was also one of the 25 semifinalists for the 2023 prize.

Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPISI)

• In 2023, Harper College was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPISI)
• This designation provides federal funding to enhance educational programs and support services for Latine and underrepresented students.
• Latine students make up about 30% of Harper's enrollment, reflecting the College's pride in its HSI status.

Equity and Diversity Award

• Harper College received the 2023 Equity and Diversity Award from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA).
• The award honors leadership in promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity for underrepresented groups.
• Harper previously won this award in 2017

Educational Requirements Minimum of a Master's degree in Biology or related sub-discipline with 18 graduate hours in Biology required.
Experience Requirements Community college and/or university experience teaching laboratory and non-laboratory based biology classes is required with a minimum of two years teaching experience. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a variety of biology courses with a preference for experience in teaching anatomy.
Application Review Date Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before: December 1, 2025.

Special Notes

• You will not be able to complete the application without attaching the following documents:
  • Cover letter
  • CV/Resume (Does not substitute for completed application)
  • Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from Regionally accredited institutions
  • A one page single-spaced statement of your teaching philosophy. In your teaching philosophy, please include how you approach classroom management, how you assess students, and how you use instructional technology.
• Official transcripts required upon hire
• Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
• Employment sponsorship is not available.

The pay rates are aligned with the terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

Harper College is currently accepting applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in biology. The Biology department includes 16 full-time faculty who teach majors and non-majors general biology, environmental biology, organismal biology, microbiology, and human anatomy and physiology. We have modern lab facilities stocked with a large selection of teaching materials including models, cadavers, and other specimens.

The successful candidate will possess excellent classroom management skills, be able to engage and effectively communicate with a diverse student body, display a consistent and proactive approach toward collaborative work with other faculty, demonstrate the ability to use technology in teaching, and maintain the highest possible standards of laboratory safety.

Faculty are expected to teach both laboratory and non-laboratory based biology courses, maintain contractual office hours, participate in institutional and departmental committee meetings, maintain professional skills through regular professional development, and attend other activities appropriate to higher education faculty.